Showing posts with label Public Relations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Public Relations. Show all posts

Monday, March 31, 2014

FILLED | Director of Public Relations (Redwood City)



Come join a true disrupter in the cloud security space.  Our client has made  their name by delivering cloud-based security long before the cloud was mainstream. 

Our client seeks an experienced public relations professional to lead its PR and Analyst Relations functions.  It intends to create a quantum leap in its corporate reputation, staking its claim as the emerging leader in enterprise security with both technical and business audiences. The candidate must be skilled at all aspects of PR including messaging/storytelling, media relations, agency management and analyst relations.   We are seeking someone with the following personal qualities: initiative, integrity, devotion to results, adaptability, diligence and grit.

Experience:
·         Minimum of 7+ years of PR experience – preferably in a B2B high-tech or web-centric business.
·         Experience managing PR agencies.   International experience preferred.
·         Experience driving thought leadership programs.
·         Experience working closely with industry analysts.
·         Experience with social media as a public relations tool.
·         BS/BA degree required. MBA a plus.

Knowledge/Skills:
·         Solid understanding and comfort with enterprise software and cloud technology, preferably within the context of IT security.
·         Strategic and original thinker also able to execute.
·         Excellent verbal and written skills; able to effectively communicate internally and externally.
·         Strong business acumen who can effectively communicate to C-level audiences. 
·         Initiative and drive; does not wait for detailed direction.  
·         A change agent willing to topple “sacred cows” and speak truth to power.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

FILLED | SVP Client Relations for a PR firm in San Francisco

We are searching for a great personality to join our dynamic PR Agency client.  This role requires a high EQ, and the ability to support client relationships.

Job Purpose
  • To provide strategic counsel for clients and manage client relationships
  • To interface with all levels of staff regarding organization and to reinforce core values/guiding principles of the agency 
  • To maintain big picture perspective, contributing to the overall growth of the company
  • To develop and maintain an active pipeline of new business prospects
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provides strategic counsel to clients across a variety of practice groups
  • Manages significant accounts, develops account budgets, negotiates budgets with clients
  • Develops, manages and/or reviews communications and media strategies
  • Manages overall quality of account staff work and client satisfaction levels
  • Develops and manages internal budgets
  • Leads internal/client meetings and conference calls
  • Manages billing process; including review of prebills, budget management, timely entry of timesheets, and establishment/accomplishment of profitability goals
  • Promotes, reinforces and upholds our client's core values
  • Coaches/mentors account staff
  • Participates in overall firm management, staff recruitment, training, hiring and supervision
  • Demonstrates a significant proficiency in new business
  • Actively participates on executive team
  • Bills 60-80 hours of client work per month
Qualifications
  • BA or BS in related field required
  • Requires 10-12+ years of public relations, marketing or related experience
  • Big picture perspective
  • Senior strategist sought out by clients to provide counsel
  • Knowledgeable on industry and related areas
  • Experienced, solid multi-tasker
  • Creative problem-solver 
  • Strong writer with excellent presentation skills